EVCL - Eden Valley Cricket League

2008 Season

Eden Valley Cricket League

Annual General Meeting

Monday October 13^th2008 - 7.30pm. Penrith CC

Agenda

1. Roll of Clubs. All the clubs were present with exception of Culgaith CC.EVCL Rule Annual General Meeting N7 to apply.

2. Minutes of the 2007 Annual General Meeting. These were circulated in October, 2007.There were accepted as a true and accurate record. Proposed:Rockcliffe CC,seconded,Carlisle CC. - Carried unanimously.

3. Hon. Secretary’s Report. The report concentrated on the role of the District Development Groups and the Club Community Coaches. Mentioned was made of the appointment of a Eden Club Community Coach within the near future.

4. Hon. Treasurer’s Report. The Hon. Treasurer reported on another good financial year for the EVCL. The postponement of the EVCL League Cup Final would be an additional cost for the 2009 season. It had been agreed by the EVCL Management Committee that due to healthy balances a reduction in league fees would be implemented for clubs that paid on the night. Proposed: Lowther CC. Seconded: Temple Sowerby CC.Carried unanimously.

5. Hon.Fixture Secretary’s Report. The Hon. Fixture Secretary stressed the importance of captains understanding fully their responsibility for the conduct of matches. He specifically highlighted the due care, diligence and health and safety responsibilities that lay with captains thus ensuring the well – being and safe - guarding of players, spectators, officials etc. Gilbert Pyke won the award for the best match reports. It is proposed that a new website will be in operation before the start of the 2009 season.

M. Burbury continued the report with a statistical presentation of the 2008 season. Almost 30 % of matches were lost to poor weather. Although this figure was much higher over the second half of the season. Despite this most qualifications for averages were well subscribed.

6. Applications of Membership and Resignation

i) Keswick CC 3^rd XI. The application was withdrawn because there was no representation.

ii) Langholm CC 2^nd XI. The application was withdrawn.

iii) Penrith CC 5^th XI. The application was successfully presented.

Please note: Irthing Vale 2^nd XI withdrew from the EVCL.

7. Amendments to League and Cup Rules – see below

8. Election of Officials

a. President - C. Melvin. Proposed: Penrith CC. Seconded: Edenhall CC.Carried unanimously.

b. Chairman - J. Findlay. Proposed: Temple Sowerby CC. Seconded: Edenhall CC.Carried unanimously.

c. Hon. Secretary - N. Williamson. Proposed: Carlisle CC. Seconded: Rockcliffe CC.Carried unanimously.

d. Hon. Treasurer - A. Baker. Proposed: Great Corby CC. Seconded: Penrith CC.Carried unanimously.

e. Hon. Fixture Secretary - N. Shuttleworth. Proposed: Lowther CC. Seconded: Rockcliffe CC.Carried unanimously.

f. Management Committee: A. Benson; M. Burbury; P. Ruddick, D. Scott and M. Vasey. Proposed en bloc: Carlisle CC. Seconded: Threlkeld CC.Carried unanimously.

9. EVCL League Cup Draw. The draw can be viewed on the EVCL website.

Specific Proposals of Motion

Conditions of Play

D9.The tea interval shall be of 20 minutes duration.

Amend to Read. The tea interval shall be of 20 minutes duration. The home team to provide teas for 12 opposition players, scorers and neutral umpires free of charge.

Proposed: EVCL Management Committee. Seconded: Great Corby CC. The motion was lost by 11 for to 12 votes against.

Players

New Rule: No professional cricket player shall be allowed to play in any league or cup match.

Proposed: EVCL Management Committee. Seconded: Penrith CC. The motion was agreed by 19 votes for to 6 against.

Players

New Rule 9.A player shall not be eligible to play on a Sunday if they have played in a higher division on the preceding Saturday, unless they have played a minimum of five matches for a lower division side during the season.

Proposed: EVCL Management Committee. Seconded: Patterdale CC. The motion was agreed by 17 votes for to 6 against

League Cup

5 ii. No player shall play for more than one club during the season.

Amend to read. No player shall play for more than one side in this competition.

Proposed: EVCL Management Committee. Seconded: Edenhall CC. The motion was agreed by 24 votes for and 3 against.

League Cup

New Rule 5iii) A player must be a bona fide member of the club and not be a registered player in another league playing at weekends during an English cricket season.

Proposed: EVCL Management Committee. Seconded: Edenhall CC. The motion was agreed by 24 votes for against none against.

League Cup

New Rule: 5 iv. A player will not be allowed to play for a specific side if he has played three or more games for a higher placed side, unless he has played a minimum of five Saturday matches for the lower placed side.

Proposed: EVCL Management Committee. The motion was withdrawn.

Points

F1.The points governing the competition shall be as follows:

i) 6 points for a win

ii) 3 points for a tie

Amend to Read. The points governing the competition shall be as follows:

i) 8 points for a win

ii) 4 points for a tie

Proposed: EVCL Management Committee. Seconded: Arthuret and Esk CC. The motion was agreed by 26 votes for and none against.

Points

F 2.Where no conclusive decision is reached by reason of the team batting second not having reached their opponent’s total and not being completely dismissed on completion of their allotted overs under Rule D the team batting first shall receive 5 points and the team batting second 1 point.

Amend to Read. Where no conclusive decision is reached by reason of the team batting second not having reached their opponent’s total and not being completely dismissed on completion of their allotted overs under Rule D the team batting first shall receive 7 points and the team batting second 1 point.

Proposed; EVCL Management Committee. This motion was taken in conjunction with the one below.

Points

F 3.The team batting second must accumulate 50% or more of their opponents runs in order to gain a point. If they do not do so they lose the game and their opponents are awarded the win and six points.

Amend to Read. The team batting second must accumulate 75% or more of their opponents runs in order to gain a point .If they do not do so they lose the game and their opponents are awarded the win and eight points.

Proposed; EVCL Management Committee. Seconded: Rockcliffe CC. The motioned was taken in conjunction with the above and agreed by 26 votes for and none against.

Points

F 3i.New Rule. If the team batting second accumulate 90% or more of their opponents runs, they gain a second batting point, and their opponents are awarded six points.

Proposed. EVCL Management Committee. Seconded: Great Corby CC. The motion was agreed by 26 votes for and none against.

Points

F3.The team batting second must accumulate 50% or more of their opponents runs in order to gain a point. If they do not do so they lose the game and their opponents are awarded to game and six points.

Amend to Read. The team batting second must accumulate 75% or more of their opponent’s runs in order to gain a point .If they do not do so they lose the game and their opponents are award the game and six points.

Proposed: EVCL Management Committee. The motion was withdrawn.

Averages

H1.The minimum qualification in all divisions for the compilation of averages shall be:

i) Batting - 8 innings and 200 runs (minimum)

ii) Bowling – 20 wickets

Amend to Read: To reflect the number of matches played in the division ie 8 innings and 18 matches = one innings per 2.25 matches. If the divisional average is 15 matches per season then to keep 2.25 ratio then the minimum number of innings should be reduced by one and minimum number of runs reduced to 180 and wickets to 18.Thus: 15 -18 – 8 innings – 200 runs.20 wickets. Less than 15 – 7 innings 180 runs – 18 wickets.

Proposed: Wigton CC. The motion was withdrawn.

Any other business.

Clubs were asked to consider if the format of the EVCL League Cup should be amended i.e. 20/20 mid – week matches etc, and were changes to length of the season needed. Any proposals would be presented to 2009 AGM.

Doug Beebe updated clubs about the introduction and developments to date of the ECB Official Association. An umpire’s refresher course would be held at Penrith CC in early 2009.A Level One Umpires Course was also proposed depended upon demand.

The EVCL Presentation Evening would be Friday October 31^st,Penrith Golf Club.

8^th September

The final weekend saw a complete washout with no games played at all. The completed ladders show the teams relegated and promoted. A reminder that the presentation Evening is on Friday 31^st of October at the Penrith golf club… more details later.

Could teams also remember that they are responsible for submitting their club averages for the league trophies. An email with a template will be circulated soon

10 March

The fixtures have been uploaded. Thanks to all for the hints and suggestions. Thanks also to those who have sent ion their updated contact details.

Please send any changes to Taz at mkwburbury@aol.com

23- Jan 2008

As the nights lighten (slowly), and the thoughts turn towards the new season, it is time for clubs to submit free dates so the fixtures can be compiled.

Could teams please let either Norman or Taz know your requests by Feb 1^st. (and ground unavailability)

It is hoped that the first draft of the fixtures will be circulated in early Feb. The Cup draw which was at the AGM can be viewed by clicking here.

More news soon.

JUNE UPDATE 2 – 25.6.2007

Needless to say the weather has caused some problems to the League Cup, but the revised draw is as follows

Sunday 1 July

Cockermouth II - Caldbeck I

Stainton I - Stainton II

Staffield - Shap

Caldbeck II - Dentonholme

Carleton - Scotby

Culgaith - Baggrow I

The following two matches from the previous round were not completed this weekend and will play on the same date, with the two winners playing each other on the following Sunday (7.7.07)

Great Corby - Appleby II

Braithwaite - Nunwick I

Not yet received notification of the outcome of the Lowther - Carlisle II match, with the winners away to Edenside III. The outcome will be updated on website when known.

JUNE UPDATE - 12.7.2007

SCORESHEETS/JUNIOR PLAYERS

ECB guidelines regarding bowling spells for junior players are to be followed. If your match has an official umpire please show the ages of the relative players on the team sheet prior to the match starting so the umpire is aware. Please be also be aware of the ECB guidelines for juniors playing in senior leagues, which must followed, especially those in relation to those under u.13 and u.11.

For a more comprehensive list of ECB guidelines relating to junior players follow the link to

http://www.ecb.co.uk/ecb/publications/directives-and-guidance,97,BP.html

READER BALLS

It has been brought to my attention that a number of teams have some new Readers balls left from last season and wondered if they can use them in an EVCL match. So, rather than waste them, yes, but only with the agreement of the opposing captain prior to the start of the innings.

NO SMOKING BAN

The ban on smoking in public places becomes operational on 1 July and cricket pavilions are included.

A quick guide can be seen at the following website.....

http://www.smokefreeengland.co.uk/what-do-i-do/quick-guide.html

......especially the part relating to whether your pavilion is either a substantially on non substantially enclosed building. There are fines available for non compliance; please read and ensure your club is legal.

MAY UPDATE - posted 25.5.2007

Umpires

Firstly, and most importantly, funding for umpires. As mentioned previously. we intend to follow NLCL guidelines as to payment. The normal cost per umpire is £15.00 plus 20p per mile travelling costs. If, however, the umpire is standing alone, the payment becomes one and a half times, thus an extra £7.00 is payable if requested, and mileage costs increase to 25p per mile.

I must admit that I was unaware of this latter part, which has only just been brought to my attention. If it has caused any confusion then I must apologise for this omission. As this is the first season that we have had umpires then teething problems can be expected. One umpire has complained to me regarding the conduct of some players in a discussion regarding payment and the embarrassment caused. I have given him my reassurance that it will not occur again, and hope that I can be confident in that promise.

Player registration

A number of teams have yet to forward a list, so please do so by this weekend, otherwise it maybe a topic on the next Committee meeting agenda. Paper ones are fine, in Excel would be even better.

Rule 6D ii

Relates to the number of overs agreed to be played in the event of a delayed start, which have to be divisible by four (so that the maximum number of overs a bowler is allowed remains equal). Two matches took place this weekend where this didn't occur. I do commend their persistence, but please be aware of this restriction.

Scoresheet

Matthew has revised the format, a copy of which is on the website.

Nunwick CC

If all goes to plan Nunwick will be having an artificial pitch laid this week. Teams would normally be notified in advance if it will be used for a league match, but it is expected to be utilised only if the ground is otherwise unfit. When there is some dubious weather about suggest that you pack a pair of trainers just in case.

18^th Feb 2007

Fixtures – again

Thanks to all those who have made comments and picked up issues with the fixtures. Hopefully these have been taken on board, and the revised fixtures are now uploaded. There has needed to be a few reshuffles thanks to tides, dog shows, cup clashes and free dates.

The following fixtures have been rescheduled:

Premier:

Stainton I v Penrith II moved from 10^th Jun to Sunday 8^th July

Appleby II v Carleton moved from Sun 29^th Jul to Sun 2^nd September

Div Two

Appleby 3rds v Wigton 3rds moved from Sun 6^th May to Sun 20^th May

Gamblesby v Edenside III moved from Sat 7^th july to Sun 26^th Aug

Gamblesby v Threlkeld moved form 2^nd Jun to 30^th Jun

Threlkeld v Art & Esk moved from 30 Jun to 7 July

Stainton II v Art & Esk moved from 28^th July to Sun 29^th July

Div Three

Rockcliffe v Wetheral moved from Sun 20^th May to Sat 5^th May

Rockcliffe v Wigton IV moved from 4^th Aug to Sunday 26^th Aug

Wigton IV v Rockcliffe moved from 2^nd Sept to 4^th August

The Cup final has also been put back a week to Sunday 19^th August. Penrith are hosting an MCC XI on Sunday 12^th and would like as many people to come along and support.

A provisional fixture has been pencilled in for Monday 29^th August for an Eden Valley XI to play Penrith XI to celebrate 100 years of cricket at Tynefield Park, and an Eden Valley ‘Veterans’ to play a Penrith veterans as well.

9^th Feb 2007

Fixtures

The draft version of the fixtures is available. Please look and let me know of any problems. Remember these are draft, so don’t rush off and print your fixture cards until we have had them checked over the next week or so!!

Please forward any issues to Taz (mkwburbury@aol.com).

15.07.2006

Mid Season Review:

"Seeing that we are halfway through the season it seems an appropriate time to update you with various items which have emerged in the previous months. Apologies in advance if it does sound more akin to a headmaster's end of term report.

1. Let's deal with the unpleasantness first; there have been four unofficial complaints regarding players using abusive language directed at other players. Sledging could be considered part and parcel of the game, but on each occasion this has gone beyond the exceptable. Use of the words "f*** off" during and at the conclusion of a match will not be condoned. The episodes have been brought to my attention because the words have been directed at junior players, who, unsurprisingly, have been unsurprisingly distressed by the comments. Given that a fair number of clubs have gone to a great deal of effort to nurture these kids their potential loss to the game is a loss to us all. Can captains/secretaries speak to players and remind them of their responsibilities, especially given the high proportion of junior players in the league. Any further complaints will be fully investigated by the Committee.

2. Match reporting. Personally I have been disappointed by the lack of match reports being sent by e-mail. As I mentioned at the beginning of the season I do not have the time to interpret each match simply from the scoresheet, and was hoping that you may make my life somewhat easier by a judicious use of "cut and paste". There are the honorable exceptions, but the majority do not do so. There are a small number who regularly write a report on the back of the scoresheet, but would prefer it in electronic form please.
So, there has to be an incentive, so we'll make two. Those who use the e-match report do not need to send in the actual scoresheets until the end of the season, thus saving on cost and time. (those who send by e-scoresheet please continue to do so if you wish - happy to print them out here)
Secondly, I will donate a £20 book token to the best report - max 150 words - so long as you use the attached template. There is a second attachment showing how to use the template, so no excuses. Vic Gibson, News & Star sports reporter, has agreed to judge the competition. This is open to both home and away sides; to date only one person has sent a report on behalf of the away side. If there are both home/away reports both will be published.

3. League Cup Final. This will take place at Penrith CC commencing at 2.00pm. on Sunday 13 August 2006.

4. Cricket balls. A number of clubs are requested an additional number of balls. It appears that the general concensus is that the Oxbridge ball is of better quality, so we are intending to purchase some more shortly.
If you want any more, or likely to do so, can you let me know of your intentions by Thursday 20.7.2006 so that we can order the appropriate number.

5. The Committee are interested in your thoughts and ideas in how to improve the EVCL. If you come across any of the Committee during the season by all means engage them in conversation for a gentle discussion, so that any thoughts/ideas can be raised at Committee meetings. This is especially so for the "new" clubs, who are looking at the set up in a different light. A reminder that any proposals for rule changes have to be with the League Secretary by 15 September, so there a only a small space of time at the end of the season for any action on your behalf. There is no early date, so if you have a mind to do so, do so now.

Best wishes....................Norm"

18.03.06

The contact page has changed. Each club now has a contact page, so please look at this, and let me know any amendments, or additions.

I’ve also been contacted by Mr Knowles at Threlkeld, who has returned from his winter hibernation. He has asked that the following be transmitted to all clubs in EVCL.

Threlkeld Cricket Club has the following looking for a new home:-

1 Flicx Pitch (half of which never used)

1 Cricket Practice Cage + Net

The Club will accept any reasonable offer - or even an unreasonable offer if your club is short of cash! Please give John Knowles a ring on 017687 73330"

13.03.06

Thanks to all those who pointed out my few anomalies with the fixtures. It would seem that every is as happy as can be!! Tahnk you for your patience and help!

Club contacts: Could I ask all clubs to please check the club contacts and please let me know any amendments. Thanks to all those organised enough and have sent them along. Those updated for 2006 will appear in bold, so check you club. Remember, the more contacts the easier to make contact on a wet Saturday morning!!!

Could clubs also please submit a set of instructions on location of ground (and any useful snippets…ie we have limited toilet / changing areas, which pub you drink at). As we have a number of new teams and grounds for us all to visit this year, it may be best to get directions on the web to help as many teams and players as we can.

Hopefully the happy wanderer returns and normal high class service will resume! (or should that be Norman high class service??)

Cheers

Taz

24.02.06

Update:

Finally, after a week of trying, and three restarts, the fixtures are ‘ready’. They are now able to be found under the fixture list section here on the web. The recent Management meeting took on board the various responses from the consultation exercise, and the option of three divisions of ten, followed by a division of 13. (the ‘Rocklciffe’ option) was agreed. As you can imagine the juggling and permutations are incredibly complex. 8 of the 13 sides in Division 3 have ‘higher’ teams so the ability to juggle grounds is complex. Changing one fixture home and away relies on up to five other conditions. Only 18 teams have just the one side playing on them, and then some of those grounds have dog shows, caravan clubs and tides. Not fun!! As a result very few teams have a straight home and away throughout the year.

I have been very mindful of the number of double headed league weekends. These have been kept to an absolute minimum, and are usually because of a request for a free date around that time. Some teams have league fixtures on a Sunday, but without a game on the Saturday, which seemed to be an acceptable option for most sides.

I am more than happy for people to point out problems, but please try and come up with an acceptable solution. Bear in mind ground availability, (including the North Lancs fixtures). I hope that I have not scheduled two teams to be playing on the same ground on the same day. Again let me know if there are any obvious ‘cock-ups’

I might suggest that teams wait a week or so before printing these fixtures off on fixture cards, as I am sure there will be slight alterations. I shall keep all and sundry posted.

It is planned that the two top sides in the two top Divisions play off on Saturday 9^th of September for Div One Champions. Assuming there are no massive changes to our league, the promotion and relegation will be as follows.

Top 5 from each Div one Zone (yellow and pink as mentioned at AGM) will create the new Div One (premier league?)

The sides placed 6-9^th will form the new Div 2, and be joined by the top two from the current second division

The bottom side in each Div one Zone will move into the new Div 3, along with teams placed 3^rd-8^th in current Div 2, plus top two sides from the current 3^rd division (the 13 team division)

The two bottom sides in the current Div 2 will be relegated into the bottom division.

Can I please ask teams to check their clubs contact details on the web site, and send me any amendments. It may be better to have a number of contacts so feel free to send a number of names if you so wish.

Can I also remind teams that there is an umpires course at Penrith Cricket Club on Sunday 12^th March. Please let me know if you would like to attend.

Don’t hesitate to contact me if there are any problems.

Cheers

Taz

mkwburbury@aol.com

(016974) 76457

11. 10.05

AGM 10 October 2005

At last night’s AGM/EGM applications for membership were received from the following clubs; Baggrow I and II, Carlisle II, Dentonholme, Penrith II and IV, Scotby and Wigton II and III. All were elected by an overwhelming majority. Cockermouth made a late application on behalf of their II and III teams and an indicative vote was also strongly in favour. Because of the late arrival of the latter’s application a further EGM will be required to ratify their request. Both Cockermouth II and Penrith II have made an application to join the North Lancs First Division and their requests to join will be dependant upon the North Lancs. AGM later this month.

The only significant rule change involved the League Cup, where, in the event of a tie, the team losing the least number of wickets will be deemed the winners. If both teams lose an equal number of wickets there will be a “bowl out”.

Ps. At the AGM a presentation of an “Option for the Integration of the new teams” was shown as a power point display. This display can now be viewed on the web. On the left hand menu is a button called ‘OPTIONS’. Clicking this launches the Powerpoint show.

On the bottom of the screen, click the slide show icon which will launch the ‘show. Just click the mouse to move through the presentation.

14.5.2005

Ball Presentation Evening

Julie Gibson, Cumbria CC Child Welfare Officer spoke at the meeting as to the need for each club to appoint a Child Welfare Officer in line with ECB guidelines, and gave a cogent and reasoned argument to those present as to why the necessity has arisen. At the end of the meeting she spoke individually to a number of clubs representatives to answer individual concerns. Now there only a minority of clubs in the League who have failed to appoint a CWO. Julie has offered to assist each club, even to the extent of attending a club meeting, to ensure that a CWO is appointed. To the uninitiated if a club has not appointed a CWO the club Chairman automatically becomes responsible for that role. The clubs who have not done so will be contacted and suitably advised. This is the first step in the ECB guidebook “Safe Hands” in which a number of further measures will be become mandatory in the next few years. Your CWO will have a copy of the document. With the assistance of Julie we hope to bring about a smooth transition of these additional features over the coming years. The Management Committee met after the closure of the meeting and have decided to appoint a CWO for the League from the existing management structure. As such John Findlay has agreed in principle to fulfil that role, assuming that there is no conflict of interest with his existing positions outside cricket.

Each team will need to take the following steps;

1. Appoint a Club Welfare Officer (CWO) - This can be an appointment made by your members voting at an AGM, or if an AGM is not being held before 1.4.05, then the Committee can make an interim appointment. Any such interim appointment however must be noted in the minutes of the committee meeting.

2. The CWO role MUST be set up to be a committee position - In most clubs, making the CWO a committee member will involve adding a clause to Club Constitution, so this is most sensibly done at the AGM. If no AGM is being held before 1.4.05, Club Committees need to make a formal co-option of the CWO onto the Committee, as an interim measure, and again this must be recorded in the minutes.

3. Send CWO name & contact details to: Julie Gibson, Wishing Well Cottage, School Lane. Bothel, Near Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2HY. (Please also book a place for your CWO to attend a “Time To Listen” training course. Julie can provide more details to anyone who does not know when the courses are being held)

4. All clubs must adopt the principles of the “Safe Hands” manual and agree to abide by its guidance. This must include a constitutional adoption. An interim adoption can occur (by The Committee) until the club holds its AGM at which time there must be a formal adoption. The ECB recommended wording to include in your constitution is: “The club will ensure a duty of care to all members of the club by adopting and implementing the ECB “Safe Hands – Welfare of Young People in cricket” policy and any future versions of the policy.”

5. Criminal records bureau form to be submitted for all coaches, CWO’s, team managers, umpires and scorers, if you regularly have U18’s playing in your senior teams. Commonsense is required here in respect of umpires and scorers. If it is a task shared between the players then there is no necessity, but please speak to Julie Gibson as she can guide you on whether they need to do CRB forms or whether alternative arrangements can be made. Your captain may fall into the same category so contact her to see if they also need to submit a CRB form.

At the end of last season an e-mail was circulated asking for your clubs position regarding a number of topics, one of which was the League structure, and the proposition to split the League into four divisions. Unfortunately only six clubs responded, so the matter was further discussed at last night’s meeting, and the opinions of the club representatives canvassed. As a result of the feedback, and the deliberations of the Committee it has been decided to split the League into four divisions for the start of the 2006 season. The model chosen is outlined below. This will give each club the knowledge of what will be happening next year prior to the start of this season. An additional page will be added to the “ladder” section of the website which will show the relative positions of each team throughout the season. It was felt that the current system, of trying to fit the current system into the season was leading to an excess of “double headed” weekends. From the viewpoint of the fixture compilers it was becoming increasingly difficult to balance the fixtures given free date requests and demands of senior cricket. It was thought that the four division system, together with the return to a round robin format for the League Cup, would be more suitable; 14 league games, 3 League Cup matches with half the teams then guaranteed an additional game in the knock out stage. (The return to this League Cup format will require the agreement of clubs at the next AGM). It is hoped that each League will become more competitive as a consequence of playing sides of a similar ability and the promotion/relegation staying relevant for teams longer through the season. There were a small number of teams who were dismayed at the decrease in the number of fixtures. As such it has been decided to add an invitation on the website “welcome” page to touring clubs wishing to play matches in our area to contact us, with a list of free dates that teams have available for such matches.

As you will now have realised we have moved the website, the consequence of which is that we have a tenfold increase in web space. It is intended that the club contacts page be reformatted so that each team will have their own individual page, with a link to your own website. So if you have any photographs or other items of interest you wish to add, please contact Matthew or Norman.

Could all clubs that have not already done so check their contacts on the web pages as soon as possible and send any amendments, additions, or deletions to Norman.

2005 THREE DIVISION

2006 FOUR DIVISION

ONE

A10

A11

A10

TWO

A11

B10

THREE

B11

B10

B11

THREE

FOUR

C10

12 October 2004

The 2004 EVCL AGM took place at Penrith Cricket Club on Monday 11 October 2004. A role call of clubs found that representatives of all clubs were person with the exception of Kirkby Stephen, Lanercost, Lowther and Wigton. The minutes of the last AGM were circulated and agreed to be a correct record.

Hon Secretary’s report to follow.

Hon Treasurer reported that the balance sheet showed a healthy balance with scope for some additional expenditure. (balance sheet at end of this report)

Hon Fixture Secretary noted that the team records had been available on the website, and that individual records would shortly be shown courtesy of Matthew Burbury. It was noted that these records maybe slightly incomplete due to the fact that in some cases catcher’s names were missing, and roughly half of fall of wickets were blank, and that failure to complete these records was unfair on some players who maybe missing out on an award.

There were no applications for membership/resignation.

The following amendments to rules were passed ;

B1 (i) Each club shall only be allowed to play registered players. A player’s registration shall not be deemed binding until they have made one appearance for that club.

B1 (iii) No player shall be allowed to change clubs within the season without the consent of both clubs involved and the Management Committee. No player may be transferred between clubs after the last day of July each year.

C6 – new rule

In the event of a team being unable to play a fixture on their home ground due to its unavailability as a rule of a Cup fixture then the club secretaries of the clubs involved should arrange a mutually convenient date and location, in conjunction with the Fixture Secretary, within 14 days of the situation arising. If both clubs are unable to come to an agreement then the Fixture Secretary, after representation from both sites, shall decide the date, time and location of the fixture.

C16 – new rule

Prior to the start of play the captains shall exchange a list of players with the wicket keeper clearly denoted. (the League will provide the requisite forms)

D15 + E15 amend to read………..”the official ball as designated by the Management Committee”

E7 – new rule regarding League Cup

In the event of two sides using the same ground being drawn at home then the lower placed side, at the time the situation arises, shall concede home advantage. If this ground is unavailable then the higher placed side shall concede home advantage. The Fixture secretary shall officiate to resolve any further problems.

N2 Any specified notice of motion from a member club, or an application for membership of the league, must be made in writing and received by the Hon. League Secretary not later than 15 September (previously 31 August)

N5 To change Hon. Treasurer’s accounts date to read ….commencing on the first day of October ( previously November) and ending on last day of September (previously October)

Q3 Regarding return of trophies………….delete Penrith CC and add the engravers nominated by the Management Committee

The following amendments failed in that they were either withdrawn or failed to gain seconders ;

B2 Appleby’s proposal that no player shall be registered after 1 August in any year.

E4 Appleby’s proposal to change eligibility to play in the League Cup.

J2 Management Committee’s proposal to remove the rule whereby if the is a unequal number of teams then the larger number will be in the senior divisions.

Election of League Representatives found that all persons currently in post were re-elected without opposition;

President : Harold Millican Chairman : John Findlay Hon. Secretary : Nigel Williamson

Hon Fixture Secretary : Norman Shuttleworth Hon. Treasurer : Andy Baker

Management Committee : Kenny Armstrong, Matthew Burbury, Colin Melvin and Colin Westgarth.

Chairman John Findlay noted that there are vacancies on the Committee and that existing members would be happy to co-opt interested parties.

The League Cup draw followed, with a straight knockout format. Both Stainton and Appleby teams were drawn at home, so, according to rule E7 Stainton II and Appleby III will now both play their ties away from home. (full draw below)

Bearing in mind the financial situation, and some adverse comments about the existing league ball, it was decided by those present to use an upgraded ball next season but keeping the existing price for one season only. The matter would then be put on the agenda for the next AGM.

In any other business mention was made of the U15 teams joining the Cumbria Junior League, which, in addition, currently runs leagues for U11’s and U13’s. Once full details have been finalised then interested clubs will be updated. Matthew Burbury pointed out that at present there were 31 teams in the League, and that if one more joined than teams would equally divide into four groups of eight, and wondered how the clubs would feel about such an arrangement. It was decided to e-mail clubs with details so that they could discuss the matter within their teams and report back with their findings.

LEAGUE CUP DRAW 2005

HOME	AWAY
Pen Wanderers	Edenside III
Staffield	Stainton II
Temple Sowerby	Culgaith
Stainton I	Threlkeld
Lowther	Kirkby Stephen
Edenhall	Blencathra
Great Corby	Irthing Vale II
Shap	Irthing Vale I
Appleby II	Caldbeck I
Wetheral	Arthuret & Esk
Wigton IV	Nunwick
Caldbeck II	Rockcliffe
Carleton	Braithwaite
Bye	Penrith III
Gamblesby	Appleby III
Lanercost II	Patterdale

EDEN VALLEY CRICKET LEAGUE

Income and Expenditure Account for the year to 30th September 2004

	2004		2003
	£	£	£	£
Income
Subscriptions and Fees		1,270		1,150
Donations		0		49
Interest Received		11		8
Cricket Ball Sales (Net)		1,216		257
Presentation Evening (net)		44		15
		2,541		1,479

Expenditure
Trophies and Engraving	1,190		1,310
Printing and Stationery	14		324
Committee Expenses	0